Kerbal Space Program adds contracts to expanded Career Mode

Those hoping Kerbal Space Program might offer more space agency management and less blasting adorable Kerbals to their death in the icy void of space should be pleased with the newly-launched First Contract update.

"Players will now have the opportunity to take on Contracts, manage Funds, a new in-game currency that allows players to buy rocket and plane parts, and earn Reputation for their efforts," reads the update's official description. "Reputation is raised for completed contracts and bringing Kerbals back in one piece. Failing missions, or gasp, blowing them up lowers Reputation."

According to Squad, Contracts appear based on a player's reputation. Your space program starts at neutral, then after completing a series of starter contracts the game dynamically generates new contracts which range from testing spaceship parts to rescuing a hapless Kerbal who has become lost in orbit. Complete your mission in time and your reputation will be enhanced, leading to new, more complex contracts.

The First Contract update for Kerbal Space Program is available to players at no charge. For more information, take a look at the immense FAQ Squad has prepared.

Kerbal Space Program Info

Description

Kerbal Space Program is a multi-genre game where players create their own space program.
In KSP, you must build space-worthy craft, capable of flying your crew out into space, without killing them. At your disposal is a collection of parts, which must be assembled to create a functional ship. Each part has its own function and will affect the way a ship flies (or doesn't). So strap yourself in, and get ready to try some Rocket Science!
The game is being built first as an open sandbox. There are no objectives yet. You're free to build anything you can think of, and fly it wherever you want, even into orbit and out to other planets and moons throughout the Kerbal Solar System.